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past tense of note
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Synonym Chooser

How is the word noted different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of noted are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

When could celebrated be used to replace noted?

While the synonyms celebrated and noted are close in meaning, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When is distinguished a more appropriate choice than noted?

In some situations, the words distinguished and noted are roughly equivalent. However, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When would eminent be a good substitute for noted?

Although the words eminent and noted have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When might famous be a better fit than noted?

The words famous and noted are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

Where would illustrious be a reasonable alternative to noted?

The words illustrious and noted can be used in similar contexts, but illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of noted?

Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

When is it sensible to use renowned instead of noted?

While in some cases nearly identical to noted, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
Its annual spelling bee is also a noted property in the portfolio. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026 Doukoullos was a noted local developer of beachfront homes. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
And, Liman noted, there’s a high bar for public figures to sue for defamation even if there were false statements. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 May 2026 Mosley built a strong defense, but even Banchero had noted that his coach had been slow to respond to opponents’ second-half adjustments. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.
    Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kobe and Vanessa also shared daughters Capri, 6; Bianka, 9; and Natalia, 23, the latter who commented on her mother’s post for Gianna with a series of heart emojis.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
  • Colombia has not commented on the offer.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • In 1999, the Bridge Creek–Moore tornado struck the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, causing 41 deaths and nearly 600 injuries; the tornado’s top wind speed of 321 mph was the highest ever recorded on Earth.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro.
    Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Cook noticed that all of the lead characters could be said to have conflicting desires, which gave her idea of how to stage the show using the traditional singing/signing model.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Other potential comps Wheeler mentioned were Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin for McKenna and Henrik Zetterberg for Stenberg, although none of those three were playing in the NHL in their draft-plus-one season.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • In the years that followed, Blackmon and other lawyers used the law to challenge at-large election systems that prevented Black communities from electing candidates of their choice.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
  • And their listeners had fun right along with them, and followed them from one station to another.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, David Levy, a TV exec who helped Turner secure sports broadcasting rights, remarked on his brilliance as a businessman who was ahead of his time.
    Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
  • This snow season, there was what Deems remarked was a pretty normal amount of snow in late Fall and at the start of winter.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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